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Report June 16, 2022

Electrifying last-mile delivery: A total cost of ownership comparison of battery-electric and diesel trucks in Europe

By Hussein Basma, Felipe Rodríguez, Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn

Europe’s increases in online shopping and delivery over the last two years show no signs of waning. Parcel delivery vehicles make up one of the most significant heavy-duty vehicle segments by volume in Europe, recording a market share of 11% in 2020. Fortunately, their predictable schedules and relatively short routes make last-mile delivery vehicles a prime ca...

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Fact Sheet June 16, 2022

Electrifying last-mile delivery: Battery-electric delivery trucks soon cheaper to use than diesel trucks in Europe

By Hussein Basma, Felipe Rodríguez, Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn

Decarbonisation of the heavy-duty vehicle segment in Europe is crucial to curb greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions from the transport sector. Last-mile delivery trucks for city logistics are a promising application for electrification given their low daily mileages and the opportunity to recharge at depots when not in use. However, it is still unclear how thes...

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The time is now: smart charging of electric vehicles (Webinar)

If the video is not visible, please accept all cookies to enable the player. European policymakers and car manufacturers are increasingly committing to the phaseout of internal combustion engine vehicles. With this shift to electric transport, tariffs and services for so-called smart charging of EVs bring significant value to consumers and the power sector. Now...

Report April 26, 2022

The time is now: smart charging of electric vehicles

By Jaap Burger, Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn, Jan Rosenow

The transition to zero-emission mobility and a decarbonised energy system are best planned in tandem, and electric vehicles will play a key role in both shifts in the coming years. Automakers are already committing to phasing out internal combustion engine vehicles, making Europe’s transport future electric. EVs are more than a cleaner vehicle; they are a power...

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Fact Sheet November 18, 2020

Electrifying city logistics in the European Union: Optimising charging saves cost

By Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn, Felipe Rodríguez

The use of electric trucks in urban and regional logistics has great potential to cut emissions in the freight sector and accelerate decarbonisation of transport. A key question for logistics operators is how to optimise truck charging in order to take advantage of lower electricity prices and excess renewable energy on the grid. To avoid the significant costs th...

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Recommendations: Analysis of electrification of city logistics

By Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn, Felipe Rodríguez

Electrification of heavy-duty vehicles is key to decarbonising the transport sector and can help the European Union be climate neutral by 2050. RAP and the International Council on Clean Transportation offer recommendations for logistics operators, power sector regulators and charging infrastructure stakeholders on how to advance the electrification of urban logi...

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Report November 16, 2020

Electrifying EU city logistics: An analysis of energy demand and charging cost

By Julia Hildermeier, Andreas Jahn, Felipe Rodríguez

Heavy-duty trucks are the main source of pollution and noise from urban freight. Electrifying these fleets brings substantial benefits to cities and the freight companies while advancing the transition to clean transport. Moving to electric fleets at an affordable price is possible today, if logistics operators understand the associated costs. This study by th...

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Presentation September 8, 2020

Building a market for EV charging infrastructure

By Julia Hildermeier

​In a virtual conference organised by CharIN on e-mobility and funding for charging infrastructure, Dr. Julia Hildermeier provided an overview of best practices for developing a common vision for EV charging in the EU. She also provided policy recommendations on how Member States can build a cost-efficient and much-needed ‘essential charging network’ for in...

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Presentation September 3, 2020

Tariff design for smart EV charging

By Julia Hildermeier

​In a webinar organised by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) on E-mobility: EV charging, network tariffs and related regulatory implications, Dr. Julia Hildermeier provided an overview of the critical role of time-varying tariff design in smart EV charging....

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Presentation September 3, 2020

EU EV policies – Where we stand

By Julia Hildermeier

​In a webinar organised by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) on E-mobility: EV charging, network tariffs and related regulatory Implications, Dr. Julia Hildermeier outlined current e-mobility issues and provided recommendations for policies needed to stimulate the growth of EVs and charging infrastructure in the European Union....

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